One day Max finds two sticks that make a perfect pair of drumsticks. Soon he is beating out a rhythm on anything he can find, from his thigh to a bucket to a large garbage can. Suddenly a marching band comes around Maxs corner and the most wonderful thing happens. Full color. nThe story of a young boys introduction to the joys of making music, certain to get many a childs foot tapping and many a youngster drumming. nOne day when Max doesnt feel like talking to anybody, he finds two sticks that make a perfect pair of drumsticks. He starts with a Pat...pat-tat on his thighs. Then hes Dum...dum-dedumming on some boxes. Until finally hes Cling...clang...da-BANGING on the garbage pails. Suddenly, when a marching band Thump-di-di-thumps around Maxs corner, the most wonderful thing happens, and Max learns that you dont need to talk to say how you feel--especially when youve got music.n